Holtman, Bernie 2011-10-10
This interview features Bernie Holtman. Holtman discusses his involvement with the Cowboys' Christmas Ball in Anson, Texas, and his time serving as president of the association. Holtman talks about how he became involved with the event, changes with the ball, his efforts to get Michael Martin Murphey to perform, and what he sees for the future of the ball.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Bernie Holtman
Additional Parties Recorded: n/a
Date: August 16, 2011
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson
Length: 01:13:15 (1 hour, 13 minutes)
Abstract
Background; Living in California, moving to Idaho; Getting interested in the ball; The association; Michael Martin Murphey; Changes at the ball; Music before Murphey; Play; Conflict in the community about dancing; Rules; Future of the ball; Charming William
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: audio cd available in reading room
Transcript: found here: http://hdl.handle.net/10605/302977
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